Who is Chrisann Pereira, The Actor Arrested in Sharjah in a Drug Smuggling Case?
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two people for allegedly framing actor Chrisann Pereira.
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The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two people on charges of framing actor Chrisann Pereira in connection with a drug smuggling case, as per reports. The actor has been in a prison in Sharjah since 1 April.
Who is Chrisann Pereira?
Chrisann has played supporting roles in films such as Sadak 2 and Batla House. She has also been a part of plays like Three Women, Drumroll and Sundays with Chitra. She also starred in a web show titled Thinkistan.
What is the Case About?
Reports stated that a fraudster who identified himself as Ravi approached Chrisann's mother Premila and claimed to be a talent consultant in March. He reportedly told the actor that there's an audition for a web show in Sharjah. Ravi also asked her to carry a trophy in which he had allegedly hidden drugs which subsequently led to her arrest in Sharjah.
As per a report by The Indian Express, the police found out that one Anthony Paul had a fight with Premila and wanted to take revenge. He hatched a plan and included a person who pretended to be Ravi. The police have arrested the accused and are trying to get Chrisann back to India.